Eight States Selected by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for NASHP Administered National Program, Maximizing Enrollment for Kids
February 19, 2009
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Council of Juvenile Correctional AdministratorsThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced the launching of the Maximizing Enrollment for Kids program and named the eight state grantees competitively selected for the program. This $15 million, four-year initiative aims to increase enrollment and retention of eligible children in public health insurance programs like the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and Medicaid. Under the direction of the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), which serves as the national program office for Maximizing Enrollment for Kids, the program will help states strengthen their systems, policies, and procedures to maximize enrollment of eligible children.
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